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Talish rug, "Stars"
CODE: TL-S02
Size (metric): 96x123cm
Size (ft): 3'1"x4'0"
Area: 1.18 m2
Density: 170 000 knots per square meter, totally 200 000 knots
Weaving period: two months
Colors: madder red, light sky blue, midnight blue, dark golden yellow, forest green, natural ivory, natural brown.
Dyes: 100% natural dyes: madder, weld (Reseda Luteola), indigo, pomegranate skins, walnut husks, natural brown sheep wool, natural ivory sheep wool - all are eco-friendly and non-toxic
Materials: Handcarded and handspun wool for pile, ivory wool warps and cotton wefts
Handwoven in Gobu village, Azerbaijan

Design: The madder red field with polychrome star pattern overall within an ivory Talish rosette and dice border


 
 

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According to L. Kerimov this motif depicts an apple. The other opinion claims a name "heart-rosette".















The eastern provinces of Azerbaijan


 

For more information about the above rug or to place an order please email vd@azerbaijanrugs.com (Baku, Azerbaijan) or ra@azerbaijanrugs.com  (San Francisco Bay Area). We will get back to you within 24 hours or less.